OUR VISION
We will g lorif y G od by be i n g i n creasi n g ly tran sfo rmed i nto the l i keness of C hri s t
our life together
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Sligo Underground meets on April 22 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Guest speaker, Pr. Josant Barrientos, will share a message titled, “Red Letter Day: It is Finished.” Youth Social: Washington Adventist University, Commons, April 23 commencing at 1:00 p.m. Activities include soccer, basketball, football and board games, along with a tasty picnic lunch. Remember to bring a friend! “WAU Missions – EMERGE” Fundraising Concert, featuring student missionaries and mission leaders, will be held at the Capital Spanish SDA Church (4800 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011) on Saturday, April 29 @ 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected for students going on mission trips this summer. For more information, contact Naomy Rodrigues at 240-510-6800 or <ndrodrig@wau.edu> Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) 1st Annual H.O.P.E Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, May 7, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Northwood High School Auditorium (919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901). This event features performances by musicians, Esther Haynes, David Olney and Tom Prasada-Rao! Admission is $20.00 All proceeds will benefit ACSGW’s Learning Center. For more information, visit <www.acsgw.org>
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:44 p.m. and commences on Friday, April 21 at 7:50 p.m. *Consent To Use Photographic Images: Sligo SDA Church films all worship services. Attendance at, or participation in Sligo worship services constitutes an agreement by the participant to Sligo’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image, voice, or likeness in photos, video, electronic reproduction and audio tapes of such activities.
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Welcome to Sligo today. In studying the life of Christ in the gospels, one of the things that becomes apparently clear is the conflict that existed between Jesus and the April 15, Saturday religious establishment of his day. A point of contention Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. was the Law; more specifically, the Sabbath. To be clear, the dispute was never over whether the Sabbath should April 16, Sunday be observed, but always over how it should be observed. Worship Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Time after time Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees about the Jaci Velasquez Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. manner in which he conducted himself on the Sabbath, especially when it came to the issue of performing healings. In one instance April 17, Monday religious leaders plotted to take his life, simply because he chose to Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. bring healing and relief to a man who possessed a withered hand. How could these “men of God” have a problem with Jesus restoring life on April 19, Wednesday the Sabbath, but have no problem with taking a life on the Sabbath? What I find even more amazing is that when Jesus was crucified and Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. placed in the tomb, they still weren’t willing to grant him rest on the (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sabbath, even while in death. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, April 22 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - April 8 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: This Year: Apr. 9 $ 9,923 Apr. 8 $ 12,754 Apr. 9 YTD $ 147,473 Apr. 8 YTD $ 147,826 BUDGET FOR APRIL 8 YTD:
Balance from 2016 & YTD $49,035
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 204,218 Goal $ 350,000 Needed Outstanding Pledges $21,446
$145,782
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). • Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior from sin by grace through faith. (John 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:8). • Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). • The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be observed by the followers of Jesus. (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). • Jesus is coming back to earth personally and visibly to raise the righteous dead and give His faithful children of all ages immortality in an earth made new. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 22:12; 21:1-3). • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40).
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Last Year: This Year: Apr. 9 $ 60,171 Apr. 8 $ 41,058 Apr. 9 YTD $ 662,702 Apr. 8 YTD $ 621,642 2017 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $2,178,358 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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CHRIST FIRST A P R I L 15 , 2 017 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
directory PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
$161,898
Church Building Improvement: Apr. 8 YTD $8,939
at worship THE CHURCH
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
The Washington Adventist University Church
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
OUR MISSION We s eek to g row passi onate d i sc i pl es of J es us th ro ugh wor shi p of God , nur ture of o ne a noth er,and outreach to the worl d .
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection The Old Rugged Cross / No. 159
Resurrection Sabbath Prelude Festive Trumpet Tune / David German +Song of Gathering To God Be the Glory / No. 341 +Sligo Live Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Resurrection Weekend Welcome & Church Life Richard Castillo we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Crown Him With Many Crowns / No. 223 Prayer Lorette Gray Anthem Psalm 150 / Cesar Franck +Greater Love Hath No Man / John Ireland
we reflect +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Heather Davis Matthew 27:57-61 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed / Gilbert M. Martin Sermon No Rest for the Weary
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed / Gilbert M. Martin +Psalm 150 / Cesar Franck
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
*Benediction
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata on “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” / Diane Bish
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Barry Rowe & Ivybelle Roye, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are:
Patrick Alston, orgainst Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister
Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University James Bingham, director
Song Service
Judith Pino Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a prayer request, or inquire about becoming a member of Sligo Church, please use a card from the hymnal rack.
Theme Song Go, Preach My Gospel / No. 378 Welcome
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Scripture & Prayer
Gladys Cooper
Special Music “The Palms” by Jean-Baptiste Faure Lesson Study A Royal Priesthood Prayer
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo Singers Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director
Footnotes: Heather Davis was born in Kingston, Jamaica, but migrated with her family to Chicago in 1969. She holds a BA in Public Relations & Marketing, and currently works as a New Media & marketing Consultant. Heather began attending Sligo last June, after listening to the weekly broadcast of Simple Truths for Life for over 3 years. She has a passion for life-enriching care for seniors and being involved with the Outreach Ministries at Sligo SDA Church. She is devoted to her adult daughter, Lauren, and her 95 year-old mother, Viola. Lorette Gray, a Canadian by birth and culture, has been attending Sligo for the past four months. She sings soprano in the Sanctuary Choir and assists with teaching the Junior Sabbath School class. Lorette holds a Masters in Social Work from the Washington University in St. Louis and currently works as a Social Work manager in DC. She lists among her hobbies singing, reading and a good conversation.
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pr. Charles A. Tapp returns to his series on The Keys to the Kingdom as he continues to examine the Kingdom Parables with a message titled, “Not In My Field.” Music will be provided by Anika Anderson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Simple Truths for Life: Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can be heard each Sabbath morning from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on WGTS 91.9 FM. Listen with friends, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:00 a.m. Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes for free from Simple Truths for Life by Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church from the iTunes Store. You can also go to simpletruthsforlife. org/podcast Prayer Requests For healing and comfort: Priya Gardner & Becky Ratana Today’s Sanctuary flowers are given in gratitude to God and celebration of Arthur Joy Peterson Ganta’s 60th birthday, from his family: Vijaya, Vijay, Vincent & Valerie Nominating Report (second reading): Deaconesses: Leela Job, Connie Merrill, Kay Rosburg, Sheron Simpson, Keri Tomenko, Carmelita Uzuegbu The Church Office will be closed on Monday, April 17. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.
sabbath devotional
“Love was compressed for all history in that lonely figure on the cross, who said that he could call down angels at any moment on a rescue mission, but chose not to – because of us. At Calvary, God accepted his own unbreakable terms of justice.“ - Philip Yancey
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 73, April 16 - April 22
The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck is April 22. Guests are invited to join us, following the second service in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian dish that will serve at least 10-12 people. Homes of Hope Training April 22. Join Sligo members who are dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with friends and neighbors. Explore the first and most important step - - going deeper into scripture and prayer. Learn proven strategies that can make a dramatic difference in witnessing. Bring a dish to share at our potluck, 12:45 p.m., in Fellowship A. Following lunch, meet with Homes of Hope teams, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship B for training. For more information, call Pastor Richard Castillo, 301.270.6777, ext. 136 or Beth Wear, 301.434.1963 Volunteer needed for Meals on Wheels Ministry. Please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 for additional information. Northern Caribbean University Alumni and Friends will meet today in Spencerville SDA Church’s Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m.